Network Rail is the owner, operator, and developer of Britain's railway infrastructure, including 20,000 miles of track, 30,000 bridges, tunnels, and viaducts, as well as thousands of signals, level crossings, and stations. Established to ensure a safe, reliable, and efficient rail network, Network Rail manages some of the busiest railways in Europe, facilitating millions of journeys daily. The organization is committed to modernizing and upgrading the railway system to meet the evolving needs of passengers and freight services across the UK.
Network Rail Consulting’s US subsidiary, Network Rail Consulting Inc, has been awarded a $73.2m (£57.5m) contract to provide systems engineering services to California’s High-Speed Rail Program.
Network Rail has achieved a significant milestone on the £63.3m Glasgow-Barrhead electrification project with the first electric test train running on the route.
Almost three miles of railway tracks are set to be upgraded this month in a £3.2million investment to bring smoother, on-time journeys for passengers travelling through Scarborough.